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    Published: Aug 12, 2019 · Modified: Jul 11, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

    Cool Ranch Pork Chops

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    Cool Ranch Pork Chops is one of the easiest and best family dinner recipes! And, since there are no knives needed to make this meal, even the youngest of kids can help to prepare this family favorite dinner!

    Cool Ranch Pork Chop on a white plate with a salad, fork and knife.

    Sometimes dinner calls for a simple, no-fuss option that the whole family will enjoy.

    This recipe for Cool Ranch Pork Chops will fit into any family's weekly dinner plans when time is short because so is the ingredient list.

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    • The ingredient list for making Doritos Pork Chops:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How long will it take to make this family dinner recipe from start to dinner?
    • Can I use bone-in pork chops for this recipe?
    • An important tip:
    • Internal temperature for properly cooked pork:
    • Can these pork chops be made in an air fryer?
    • Additional easy family dinner recipes:
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    The ingredient list for making Doritos Pork Chops:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • Boneless Pork Chops (approximately 1" thickness)
    • Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips
    • Prepared Ranch Dressing
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Salt and Pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • gallon-size zip-top bag
    • tongs
    • 9x13 baking dish
    • pastry brush
    • a shallow dish for breading
    • cooking spray

    How long will it take to make this family dinner recipe from start to dinner?

    Thirty minutes. How's that for an easy weeknight dinner that the kids will love?!!

    Can I use bone-in pork chops for this recipe?

    Yes, but the cooking time will be a bit longer with bone-in pork chops. Please plan accordingly.

    The proper internal temperature for safely cooking pork is 145-degrees Fahrenheit. Gone are the days that pork needs to be overcooked, bone dry, and tasteless.

    Closeup photo of a Crunchy Cool Ranch Pork Chop with a salad in the background.

    An important tip:

    This is one of the simplest to make family dinners, EVER! 

    As long as you HIDE THE CHIPS so they're not eaten before you get a chance to make this recipe (not that I'd know anything about that! HaHa), you'll be golden!!

    Cool Ranch Boneless Pork Chops on a white plate with a fork and knife.

    Internal temperature for properly cooked pork:

    You're looking for an internal temperature of 145-degrees for properly cooked pork.

    However, since there is something called "carry over cooking," you can remove the pork from the oven around 140-degrees and allow it to sit (covered) before serving.

    The pork chops will continue to cook slightly as they sit (carry over cooking), which ensures juicy, tender meat.

    Can these pork chops be made in an air fryer?

    You bet!

    Follow the directions and cook in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use an instant read thermometer and when the internal temperature of the chops reaches 145 degrees, they're done and ready to eat.

    Thank you to Kansas Living Magazine for featuring this dish as one of the 20 recipes you need to try!

    Additional easy family dinner recipes:

    • Boneless French Onion Pork Chops (pictured below)
    Two Boneless French Onion Pork Chops on a blue plate with cheese and thyme.
    • Garlic Lovers Pork Chops (pictured below)
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    • Sausage and Egg Quesadillas (pictured below)
    Fast and Easy Sausage and Egg Quesadillas
    • Simple and Speedy Chicken Pot Potatoes (pictured below)
    Simple and Speedy Chicken Pot Potatoes
    • Jammin' Salmon (pictured below)
    Closeup photo of a piece of jammin salmon on a plate with a salad and a pink and green striped napkin in the background.

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    A bite of Cool Ranch Pork Chops on a fork.

    Cool Ranch Pork Chops

    Renee Goerger
    Cool Ranch Pork Chops are super crunchy and fun to make! And, since there are no knives needed in the making of this recipe, even the youngest of kids can help to prepare this favorite family dinner!
    4.59 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Easy Main Course, main course pork, Pork chops
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 658 kcal

    Equipment

    • gallon zip top bag
    • 13 x 9 baking dish
    • Rolling Pin optional for crushing chips
    • meat pounder optional for crushing chips
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • breading station optional
    • shallow pan optional for breading
    • tongs
    • pastry brush optional, for spreading the ranch sauce
    • instant read thermometer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 boneless pork chops approximately 1" thick
    • ¼ cup ranch dressing
    • 3 cups cool ranch tortilla chips crushed
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Brush each chop with ranch dressing on both sides.
    • Season both sides of each chop with salt and pepper.
    • Place the crushed tortilla chips in a shallow dish.
    • Press each chop into the crushed chips on both sides.
    • Place the prepared chops in a baking dish and sprinkle with the smoked paprika.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
    • Serve immediately.

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    Notes

    Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    May be frozen after baking. Cool completely and store in an airtight freezer container or bag for up to 3 months. 
    Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven or air fryer (uncovered) until hot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 837mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1.4mg
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    Bite of Cool Ranch Boneless Pork Chop on a fork.

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    Comments

    1. Bridget says

      February 17, 2023 at 2:10 pm

      I am excited to try this but the ingredients says oil is needed. The recipe doesn't say where or when to use it. On the chops or in the baking dish. HELP! I want to make this tonight! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 17, 2023 at 2:53 pm

        Hi, Bridget!
        I'm baffled because I don't see oil listed anywhere. I thought maybe I'd forgotten adding it into this recipe, but as far as I can see, it was never there.
        I would add some non-stick cooking spray to the baking dish, but that's about all.
        I'm happy to eat my words if you show me where the oil is listed. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm only saying I'm probably crazy or blind (or both).
        I hope you enjoy these chops, and that my reply gets to you in time.
        Take care,
        Renee

        Reply
    2. Jason says

      December 23, 2022 at 10:54 pm

      Remarkably tasteful pork chops! Very juicy with that Doritos "zing" we all love from those Cool Ranch Doritos. I didn't change the recipe much but I had to cook the chops for 10 minutes longer to get to the right temp (145). But the chops were thick and my oven is old so... Great recipe, it's a keeper for my granddaughter who was here for it--she cleaned her plate. Our sides were broccolini (baby broccoli) and a green salad w/dried cherries (she didn't like those!). 5 stars!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 24, 2022 at 7:21 am

        Hi, Jason!
        I'm pleased that the pork chops were a hit with your granddaughter!
        Sorry the broccolini and salad didn't fare as well. LOL. Kids!!
        Thanks so much for the comment and rating.
        Have a great day!
        Renee

        Reply
    3. Nellie Tracy says

      August 12, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic recipe! My kids love it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        August 14, 2019 at 5:54 pm

        Glad to hear it, Nellie! Thanks for letting me know!
        Renee

        Reply
      • Courts says

        August 04, 2020 at 5:18 am

        @Nellie Tracy, would these work with extra thick chops too and you would just cook them longer? The chips on the bottom layer don’t get soggy?

        Reply
        • Renée says

          August 04, 2020 at 5:56 am

          Yes, thicker chops would need to be cooked longer.
          I didn't have an issue with soggy chips, but if you're worried about that feel free to add a rack to the baking sheet for better air circulation.
          Hope this helps.
          Take good care,
          Renee

          Reply
        • Courts says

          August 04, 2020 at 3:27 pm

          @Renée,
          Great idea thx

          Reply
        • Courts says

          August 04, 2020 at 7:34 pm

          @Renée, I did have to cook mine about 60 mins total Bc they were so thick— and they were incredibly juicy!! Thank you! Will def make this again. The kids did say the bottom layer got soggy so next time I would try the rack like you suggested

          Mmmmm

          Reply
          • Renée says

            August 06, 2020 at 6:56 am

            Thanks for getting back with me. I'm glad your chops were juicy and that will make this again.
            The rack will work wonders for crunchy bottoms. Mmmmm 🙂
            Enjoy and have a great day!!

            Reply
    4. Tisha says

      January 29, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Cool Ranch are one of my favorite chips and my childs also! This is something I'm going to add to my dinner menu for the week!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 29, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        You're both going to be very happy! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    5. Tara says

      January 29, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      This was awesome -- my kids love it!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 29, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        Yay!!! Mine too. Thanks, Tara!

        Reply
    6. Alyssa Mosher says

      May 05, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Now this is my kind of recipe 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    7. megunprocessed says

      May 03, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      This is creative!

      Reply
    8. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      May 02, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      These look so delicious! LOVE the crunch!

      Reply
    9. Ashley (@wishesNdishes) says

      May 02, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Quick and easy meals are my jam! And I love the video on how to make this!

      Reply
    10. bakerbynature says

      May 02, 2017 at 11:34 am

      This looks irresistible!

      Reply
    11. Angie Barrett says

      May 02, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Cool Ranch Pork Chops sounds like something that my mom would LOVE! I can't wait to send this to her!

      Reply
    12. The Daring Gourmet says

      May 02, 2017 at 12:45 am

      That sounds yummy and I love that crunchy breading!

      Reply
    13. comfortablydomestic says

      May 01, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      I'm with you--salt & pepper are basic cooking tools. I like how easy and fun this recipe is to prepare. Kids would love it!

      Reply
    14. Kelly Pfeiffer says

      May 01, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Loving the crunch that the cool ranch doritos give to the pork!! YUMMM

      Reply
    15. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      May 01, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      This is so much fun! My kids would love this!

      Reply
    16. Back for Seconds says

      May 01, 2017 at 11:51 am

      These look so good and I know my kids would enjoy making them with me!

      Reply
    17. Alyssa | EverydayMaven says

      May 01, 2017 at 11:21 am

      What a fun dish!

      Reply

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